Inverkip Community Initiative is looking to appoint two new board members to the following positions:

Chair Person

Grants Officer

The main responsibilities in each role are detailed below.

Chair Person

The Chairperson has a strategic role to play in representing the vision and purpose of the organisation. The Chairperson ensures that the management committee functions properly, that there is full participation at meetings, all relevant matters are discussed and that effective decisions are made and carried out

Ensure the organisation is managed effectively

Provide support and supervision to staff

Represent the organisation

To communicate effectively the vision and purpose of the organisation

To advocate for and represent the organisation at external meetings and events

To be aware of current issues that might affect the organisation

Grants Officer

Researching and identifying potential grant funding opportunities

Making recommendations to board for approval

Preparing and submitting application forms to the appropriate Grant making Trusts and/or Foundations

Establishing annual schedule for applications

Establishing and maintaining on going relationship with Grant making Trusts and/or Foundations

Ensuring that organisation complies with all grant requirements and audits, and feedback/reports supplied to Trusts/Foundations on a timely basis

If you are interested in any of the above positions or would like further information, please contact Bill Stewart on 07932622952 or at william.stewart898@btinternet.com

Applications should be in the form of a covering letter (e-mail acceptable) with details of any previous committee/trustee experience.

The closing date for applications is Friday 28th July, 2017.

The board will review all applications and successful candidates will be asked to attend for interview.